Buying and Selling Horses – Guide to Different Options
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on Buying and Selling Horses – Guide to Different Options
When it comes time to sell your horse, the idea is usually met with dread and a hint of cynicism. It’s a difficult process that takes time and a dedication to getting the right pictures, videos, and sales pitch. Buying can be just as painful– the constant searching, questioning, and fact checking. And once it’s all over, there’s a “buyer beware” neon sign flashing in your mind, reminding you that not everyone is always honest.
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It’s world show season and to those of you who have qualified, a big congratulations. Some of you are veterans, but for others this will be your very first time in the coliseum.
Continue reading …Horse Sales Disputes Waiting to Happen
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on Horse Sales Disputes Waiting to Happen
When people buy and sell horses, disputes – and sometimes lawsuits – can follow. These conflicts are often avoidable. As a lawyer who drafts contracts and has tried equine contract cases in two states, I write to discuss some problems that can occur in equine sale transactions and suggestions for avoiding them.
Continue reading …EC Color Classic – Redefining the Color Breed Horse
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on EC Color Classic – Redefining the Color Breed Horse
Held at the world-renowned Reichert Celebration horse show in Fort Worth, Texas, The Equine Chronicle Color Classic 2 Year-Old Western Pleasure futurity class was created 15 years ago to promote and bring attention to color breed horses in our industry. Today, the class has become a rich tradition at the Reichert Celebration, attracting professional trainers, respectable owners, and a group of the country’s finest two year-old color breed horses each year.
Continue reading …Lori Bucholz and Larks Happy Days Unanimous in Select Equitation, Tammy Dyer and Hot Ones Only Win Pleasure Driving
August 30, 2013 Comments Off on Lori Bucholz and Larks Happy Days Unanimous in Select Equitation, Tammy Dyer and Hot Ones Only Win Pleasure DrivingJust a few moments ago, Lori Bucholz piloted Larks Happy Days to a World Championship win in Select Hunt Seat Equitation at the 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Show. Bucholz and her beloved “Fonzie” were the unanimous choice of judges Lisa Krohn, Cindy Hale, Sarah Good, Cynthia Rucker, and Andrea Simons. Fonzie is a bay gelding […]
Continue reading …UK Research Seeks to Determine if the Use of a Whip Improves Show Jumping Performance
August 30, 2013 Comments Off on UK Research Seeks to Determine if the Use of a Whip Improves Show Jumping PerformanceRecent research into the use of the whip in flat racing has failed to show a positive association between the use of the whip and race placing. Neither does increased use of the whip result in faster times or better results. These findings have led to updated rules of whip use for some countries. Researchers […]
Continue reading …Developer of Injectable Laminitis Drug Turning to Crowdfunding Campaign to Complete FDA Regulatory Process
August 30, 2013 Comments Off on Developer of Injectable Laminitis Drug Turning to Crowdfunding Campaign to Complete FDA Regulatory ProcessThe Laminil team has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the money needed for Laminil to finish the regulatory process. We’re so close. We just need to submit Laminil’s data to the FDA to make this drug available to laminitic horses. We’re calling on horse lovers everywhere to join us in raising the necessary funds […]
Continue reading …Anne Wilson and Visible Investment Win Select Showmanship For the Fourth Year in a Row
August 29, 2013 Comments Off on Anne Wilson and Visible Investment Win Select Showmanship For the Fourth Year in a RowThere isn’t much more that can be said about the indomitable Anne Wilson of Dallas, Texas, because her impressive accolades speak for themselves. 2010 AQHA Select Showmanship World Champion 2011 AQHA Select Showmanship World Champion– Click here to read Returning Champions, Anne Wilson, and Visible Investment, Named Select Showmanship World Champions Second Year in A […]
Continue reading …New Acupuncture Services Available At Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center
August 29, 2013 Comments Off on New Acupuncture Services Available At Penn Vet’s New Bolton CenterAcupuncture can be used on all species treated at New Bolton Center, although it is most commonly used in horses. The service can be helpful in treating back pain, laminitis, nerve problems, reproductive problems, and many other medical conditions. Michelle Harris, VMD, DACVIM, an Emergency and Critical Care specialist, completed acupuncture training at the Chi […]
Continue reading …AAEP and Zoetis Help Support Operation Gelding Program
August 29, 2013 Comments Off on AAEP and Zoetis Help Support Operation Gelding ProgramThanks to a generous donation from the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation (AAEP) and Zoetis, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is able to continue its Operation Gelding program. The Operation Gelding program provides funds and materials to assist organizations, associations and events that wish to sponsor clinics to which horse owners can bring their […]
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